Elliott (Henry Thomas) and E.T. are in the family bathroom in this scene, which was cut from the original theatrical version of "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial." (ILM / Amblin Entertainment / Universal Studios)

This bathtub scene with Elliott (Henry Thomas) and E.T., not in the original theatrical release, was added to the 2002 20th anniversary edition of "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial." (ILM / Universal Studios)

Thirty years after Steven Spielberg’s lovable spaceman first flew across the silver screen, “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” is returning to theaters for one night Oct. 3 and debuting on Blu-ray on Oct. 9.

“E.T.” chronicled the friendship between a lost alien and a young boy, Elliott (Henry Thomas), who tries to help the otherworldly stranger escape government agents and find his way home. The film starred Robert MacNaughton as Elliott’s older brother Michael and Drew Barrymore as their younger sister, Gertie. The film was nominated for nine Oscars, winning four, including for John Williams’ iconic score.

“E.T.” became a touchstone for children of the 1970s and ’80s, an inspiration for some of today’s most creative filmmakers (including J.J. Abrams and Joe Cornish), and a life-altering experience for a young Spielberg.

The event, hosted by Universal Pictures and Turner Classic Movies, includes a taped introduction by TCM host Ben Mankiewicz, which includes an interview with Drew Barrymore. Tickets are available on FathomEvents.com.

The “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack includes the original 1982 theatrical movie, the new remastered version, an interview with Spielberg, and previously unreleased footage from the set.

In the 2002 anniversary edition of the film, Spielberg added several new scenes, including one which has E.T. take a bath, and made several digital alterations, including replacing the agents’ guns with walkie-talkies. At a 2011 Hero Complex anniversary screening of “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” Spielberg promised that the Blu-ray release would revert to the original version, and a trailer (above) for the Blu-ray edition reveals the guns are back.

Check out some memorable scenes from the film in the gallery above. Or for an intimate behind-the-scenes peek, check out the set photos we found in our archives and posted earlier this summer.

Yes, this new version is just like the original one but remastered in high definition and with the deleted scenes included. Steven Spielberg regret what he did with the 2002 version, you won't be able to see the walkie talkies nor hear the word hippie instead of terrorist in this new version.

I’m watching it at 7PM. What I hope is the best of both versions put together to make a third. Basically I loved the 2002 20th edition, but I was upset that that version took out the guns and replaced them with walkie talkies. They need that version’s special effects and extra scenes but bring back the guns for a perfect version.